MARKETS
IFSCA to send proposal on special purpose insurance framework soon: IFSCA chairman K Rajaraman
The regulator is proposing a framework for setting up Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) that would issue and manage instruments such as catastrophe bonds until maturity or disposal
COMPANIES
Wage-related provisioning to ease in Q4; New India Assurance says PAT impact temporary
Govt stake steady at 85% and no immediate plan to dilute further, says New India Assurance CMD Girija Subramanian
BUSINESS
Lack of credible health data biggest hurdle in insurer-hospital disputes: Subhendu Kumar Bal
Quantitative Impact Study-1 (QIS-1) has been concluded and analysed, while QIS-2 is currently under evaluation, says SBI Life's Chief Risk Officer Bal
BUSINESS
Inside the delay: Why Bima Sugam India Federation is not ready despite multiple launch timelines
At the heart of the project sits a structural paradox — the platform seeks to unify an ecosystem whose strongest participants are, at the same time, contenders
BUSINESS
IRDAI should shift to segment-wise EOM compliance to curb cross-subsidisation, says Generali Central MD & CEO Anup Rau
The current framework allows insurers to cross-subsidise loss-making wholesale and regulated segments using profits from retail business, creating pricing distortions, Rau tells Moneycontrol
BUSINESS
RBI’s risk-based deposit insurance framework: Who pays less, who pays more, and why it matters
Stronger banks will pay less, weaker banks will pay more, and the rules of risk are being rewritten
BUSINESS
GI Council finalises clinical admission protocols amid insurer-hospital tariff friction
The General Insurance Council has finalised standard treatment and admission guidelines for seven of the country’s most common infectious diseases following extensive consultations with healthcare providers
BANKING
Financialisation of savings a structural challenge for banks, balance sheets to evolve: SBI chairman CS Setty
Setty said this transition would require banks and markets to prepare for a new funding architecture
BUSINESS
RBI announces measures to boost financial inclusion, MSME credit, REIT financing
The measures are aimed at improving last-mile credit delivery, strengthening institutional financing frameworks and supporting growth in both the MSME and real estate sectors, governor Sanjay Malhotra has said
BUSINESS
RBI signals stronger customer safeguards; proposes draft guidelines on mis‑selling
In addition, the RBI will release a draft framework on loan recovery and the conduct of recovery agents, says Sanjay Malhotra during MPC speech
BUSINESS
RBI eases NBFC norms in big push for smaller shadow banks
NBFCs without public funds and direct customer interface, with asset size not exceeding Rs 1,000 crore, will not have to register with RBI
BUSINESS
RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra unveils UCB reforms; launches Mission‑SAKSHAM
RBI MPC meeting: Higher limits on unsecured loans, easing of housing loan norms and mission-SAKSHAM are among the key measures announced today
BUSINESS
RBI policy meeting: India-EU FTA to support exports over medium term, says Sanjay Malhotra
The RBI raised the full year GDP forecast for FY26 by 10 basis points to 7.4% even as it held the key repo rate steady at 5.25%
BUSINESS
MPC Poll | RBI likely to hold rates today, focus shifts to liquidity management, transmission
The February policy is expected maintain the repo rate at 5.25% as the RBI shifts focus from rate cuts to liquidity infusion, experts say.
BUSINESS
JioBlackRock Investment Advisors targets mass affluent as entry point for personalised investment advice platform: CEO Marc Pilgrem
CEO Pilgrem said the long-term ambition is to reach every demat account holder in the country, indicating that the platform will eventually cater to ultra-high-net-worth individuals, high-net-worth individuals, family offices and retail investors as well
BUSINESS
Macquarie flags risks in PB Fintech’s global ambitions over capital allocation
Macquarie flags capital allocation risks as PB Fintech shifts focus from domestic dominance to global expansion ambitions
BUSINESS
Budget 2026: Does a quiet budget for the insurance sector signal stability?
After half a decade of continuous tax and regulatory recalibration, Budget 2026 marks the first deliberate pause in insurance-specific reforms, raising a larger question on whether the sector has finally entered a phase of policy stability.
BUSINESS
Budget 2026: Since 2019 Budget, Bank Nifty Index has not cheered FM's moves
Bank Nifty often reacts negatively or with muted gains on Budget Day
BUSINESS
Union Budget 2026: FinMin proposes tax relief for employers, non-life insurers
Changes aim to ease compliance, reduce litigation, and simplify deductions under the Income Tax Act
BUSINESS
Budget 2026: Interest on accident compensation to be fully exempt from income tax
At present, this interest is treated like regular taxable income
BUSINESS
Budget 2026: FinMin charts consolidation path for NBFCs under Viksit Bharat vision
A central element of the strategy is the proposed restructuring of PFC and REC
BUSINESS
Shriram Finance eyes 16-17% growth in AUM for FY26: Umesh Revankar
During an interaction with Moneycontrol post Q3 FY26 earnings, Revankar said the company is “working towards” the higher range, signalling confidence in the operating environment while maintaining a measured outlook
BUSINESS
Economic Survey 2026: Cutting distribution costs is key to making insurance affordable and expanding reach
Unless these cost inefficiencies are dismantled, insurance will remain expensive for customers and limited in reach, despite the sector’s strong balance sheets and financial stability, the report says
BUSINESS
Anuj Tyagi, HDFC Ergo CEO to start insurance venture; in advanced talks with PEs for equity raise
Sources say the venture is expected to be a multi-line general insurance business with a hybrid marketplace-and-product manufacturing model.
